Winding options

Introduction

For the Colorado M-series there are several winding options depending on the type of media you are using.

NOTE

It is very important to select the correct winding option. If you choose the wrong option this can lead to print quality and winding issues.

Overview

In a media profile a media category is used that corresponds with the loaded media type. Each media category uses default media settings. One of the media settings is [Winding tension] that controls the winding tension that best fits the media type.

For more information, see Change the media settings.

Options	Media category	[Winding tension] value	Media characteristics
Print and wind without a tension bar Print without winding AutoCut	Polymeric & cast vinyl Monomeric vinyl Film Light paper Paper	[no tension bar]	The media can be transported well and is not too flexible.
Print and wind with a tension bar	Heavy banner Light banner Textile Canvas	[tension bar]	The media is flexible and sensitive for buckling, but not too stiff.
Print and wind with a locked tension bar	Thick film Heavy paper	[locked tension bar]	The media is stiff.

Options

Media category

[Winding tension] value

Media characteristics

Print and wind without a tension bar

Print without winding

AutoCut

Polymeric & cast vinyl

Monomeric vinyl

Film

Light paper

Paper